Area Code 253

Tacoma, Washington · PST/PDT (UTC-8) · United States

Area Code
253
City
Tacoma, WA
Time Zone
PST/PDT
UTC Offset
UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
1997

Where Is Area Code 253?

Tacoma, Federal Way, Lakewood — south Puget Sound

South of Seattle. Joint Base Lewis-McChord nearby.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
TacomaFederal WayLakewoodAuburn

Time Zone for Area Code 253

Standard Time
PST (UTC-8)
Daylight Time
PDT (UTC-7)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 253?

Area code 253 is located in Tacoma, Washington (United States). It covers Tacoma, Federal Way, Lakewood — south Puget Sound.

What time zone is area code 253 in?

Area code 253 (Tacoma, Washington) is in the PST/PDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-8 and UTC-7 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 253 a scam?

Area code 253 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Tacoma, Washington. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (253), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 253 right now?

Area code 253 follows PST/PDT (UTC-8). See the live clock at whattime.city/seattle/ for the exact current time in Tacoma.

When was area code 253 introduced?

Area code 253 was introduced in 1997. South of Seattle. Joint Base Lewis-McChord nearby.